Ring Seal Operator - Afternoon shift (6-month assignment)

Baxter is focused on saving and sustaining lives by manufacturing high-quality products. We strive to create quality products for our customers each day. Delivering life-saving products is about getting them right, and attention to detail is how we make sure we meet that challenge. We are a team that supports each other throughout each shift. Working together in a supportive and open culture makes our processes evolve for the better and engages our workforce.

The following are dress/gowning requirements:

• safety glasses, safety shoes, ear plugs, jumpsuit, hood, hairnet, beard cover, gloves, isolation mask and boots (additional PPE required when cleaning)
• Constant or intermittent exposure to elevated levels of noise
• Involves working around equipment, machinery, and belts

The Ring Seal Operator is responsible for operating a ring sealer to seal recon parts into bags. Perform one or more of the following duties on a rotating basis:

• Clean, Set-up and Run a semi-automatic ring seal machine - parts loading/feeding, product inspection and packaging.
• Clean, Set-up and Run a manual ring seal machine - Insert recon into port tube, insert bag into ring sealer, perform sealing process and pack bags.
• Perform continuous visual inspections during all job tasks to ensure quality of product and that machines are functioning properly.
• Perform QA inspections and complete documentation following Good Documentation Practices (GDP) to support release of product.
• Maintain a supply of components.
• Remove filled tote boxes from work station to cart and replace with new lined tote pan.
• Perform minor mechanical adjustments as required.
• Partner with maintenance when major repairs are required.
• Operator will be cross trained to perform all necessary material handling duties and Q.A documentation/release of product using paper based and/or computer systems and as required.
• Cross train on other critical equipment to support the Plastics Department Operations as required.

Duties performed on a continual or intermittent basis

• Learn, understand and apply thorough quality standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
• Notify the supervisor and take appropriate action if any safety, quality, mechanical or discrepancy issues occur
• Sustain a clean and safe work area using 6S principles

• Successful completionuested)
• Demonstrated good attendance in present position.
• Demonstrated good performance & good quality in present position.
• Proven ability to operate equipment and work independently in a fast-paced quality driven environment.
• Self-motivated to achieve results with minimal supervision.
• Strong inspection capabilities and attention to detail.
• Experience doing repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to stand at all times, going from one machine to another.
• Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, food or manufacturing industries preferred.
• Equipment and tools required are: Ring Sealer.
• Manufacturing/Quality experience in a GMP environment.
• Utilize Baxter's Shared Commitments.

We understand that compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all our employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. To that end, this position has a pay rate of $26.55 an hour. You may also be entitled to a shift premium for all shift premium eligible hours which will be included in your bi-weekly pay. Shift premium pay is subject to change and is at the sole discretion of the Company. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

This posting is for a current existing vacancy within our organization. We are actively seeking qualified candidates to fill this open position.

As part of our recruitment process, Baxter Corporation may use AI tools to assist screening candidates and assist in evaluating candidate qualifications. All final hiring decisions are made by the hiring manager and recruitment team.